Messiaen Olivier Vedic birth chart profile
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Messiaen Olivier

• Remembering (Apr 27, 1992)

★ December 10, 1908 · Avignon, Provence-Alpes-Cote d-Azur
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Moon Sign
Cancer
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Sun Sign
Scorpio
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Ascendant
Leo
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Nakshatra
Punarvasu
Birth Star
Entertain/MusicMilitaryHumanities+Social SciencesTeacherMentor/TutorEntertain/BusinessPoetWife Passed Away
Biography

Who is Messiaen Olivier?

French composer and musician, one of the most influential French composers of the 20th century. A prolific and distinctive composer, he sought to capture in music both the beauty of the natural world and the spiritual secrets of Roman Catholic mysticism. His style drew on everything from bird song (of more than 250 species) to Indian and Balinese rhythmic moces, as well as more conventional forms of Western chromaticism and Serial techniques. His best-known and most frequently played work is a chamber piece, the "Quartet for the End of Time." Messiaen composed the work in 1940, when he was a prisoner in a German Stalag in Silesia. Using the violin, clarinet, cello and piano, he created a work that described the Apocalypse, in both its terrifying and heavenly manifestations. The work, with Messiaen playing the piano, had its premiere before an audience of 5,000 prisoners. Messiaen was the son of a professor of literature and a poet. He began composing at the age of seven and entered the Paris Conservatory in 1919. He served as the principal organist at the Church of the Trinity in Paris from 1930 to the early 1970s. He began teaching in 1936 when he joined the faculty of the Ecole Normale de Musique. His career was interrupted by the outbreak of WW II in 1939. He joined the French army and was taken prisoner in 1940. Released in 1942, Messiaen began teaching harmony at the Paris Conservatory. As a teacher, he exerted considerable influence on such composers as Pierre Boulez and Stockhausen. His classes were legendary for their scope. One of his early students was pianist Yvonne Loriod, whom he married in 1961, two years after the death of his first wife, Clair Delbos. He had one son, Pascal, with his first marriage. Messiaen died on 4/27/1992, Paris, France. Link to Wikipedia biography
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Olivier Messiaen (1908–1992) – Public Profile

Olivier Messiaen was a French composer, organist, and ornithologist born on 10 December 1908 in Avignon and died on 27 April 1992 in Paris. A central figure in 20th‑century music, he fused modes of limited transposition, complex rhythmic structures, and nature-inspired sounds—especially birdsong—into a distinctive sound world. As a professor at the Conservatoire de Paris, he influenced generations of composers and performers.

News

  • There are no new public statements or works by Messiaen, as he passed away in 1992. Contemporary coverage centers on performances of his music, anniversaries, and archival releases.
  • In recent decades, his music has remained widely programmed by major orchestras and festivals; anniversaries (such as the 110th birthday in 2018) have prompted commemorations and scholarly activity worldwide.

Social media details

There are no official social media accounts for Olivier Messiaen. Public updates about his work come from institutions, concert venues, and archives. Messiaen content appears on standard platforms under his name (for example, streaming services and video channels), but these are not controlled by Messiaen himself. Fan pages and institutional pages often provide biographical notes, program information, and historical context.

  • Official accounts: none
  • Platforms hosting his music or content: YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music, etc. (not personally operated by Messiaen)

Notable works and related projects

  • Quatuor pour la fin du temps (1940) — a landmark quartet composed in a German POW camp; renowned for its spiritual breadth and integration of timbre, rhythm, and birdsong.
  • Vingt regards sur l’Enfant-Jésus (1944) — a major piano cycle with organ and other coloristic elements, exploring sacred themes.
  • Catalogue d'oiseaux (1956–58) — a six-book piano cycle inspired by birds, celebrated for vivid imagery and color.
  • Visions de l'Amén (1943) — a set of organ works characterized by expansive sonorities and contemplative mood.
  • Turangalîla-Symphonie (1948–58) — a large-scale orchestral work featuring the ondes Martenot and a fusion of ecstatic energy with lyrical arc.

Biography and legacy

Born 10 December 1908 in Avignon and deceased 27 April 1992 in Paris, Messiaen's music established a lasting language built on rhythmic modes, modes of limited transposition, and an ardent love of birdsong. His pedagogy at the Conservatoire de Paris shaped many prominent composers and performers, and his works continue to be widely recorded, studied, and performed around the world.

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Which Raj Yogas are in Messiaen Olivier's birth chart?

2 FOUND

Messiaen Olivier's chart shows 2 Raj Yogas, including Budhaditya Yoga-Weak, Rajju Yoga.

Planetary Combinations
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What do Messiaen Olivier's numerology numbers say?

Messiaen Olivier's core numbers are Destiny 5, Soul Urge 8, Personality 9, Kabbalah Number 2, Kabbalah Number 33.

◎Destiny
5

Chaldean Destiny 5 indicates dynamic progress through change and versatility. It supports travel, sales, communication roles, and fast adaptation.

❖Soul Urge
8

Chaldean Soul 8 desires achievement and influence. It seeks measurable success, respect, and mastery over material outcomes.

◇Personality
9

Chaldean Personality 9 appears compassionate and broad-minded. Others often see generosity, ideals, and humanitarian nature.

∞Kabbalah Number
2

Kabbalah Number 2 reflects an inner spiritual code of harmony and union. It supports empathy, balance, and growth through partnership.

∞Kabbalah Number
33

Kabbalah Number 33 reflects a master-teaching spiritual code. It supports healing, compassion, and upliftment through service leadership.

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Life Events & Planetary Transits

Key events mapped against the active Dasha and planetary transits at the time.

1919
Social
Begin a program of study 1919 (Began at Paris Conservatory)
1930
Career
Begin Major Project 1930 (Chief organist, Church of Trinity)
1940
Career
Begin Major Project 1940 (Composition while imprisoned)
1940
Social
Institutionalized - prison, hospital 1940 (Imprisoned, WW II)
1942
Career
New Career 1942 (Teaching music, Paris Conservatory)
1961
Relationship
Marriage 1961 (Second marriage Yvonne Loriad)
1992
Death
Death by Accident 27 April 1992 (Died in sleep after operation, age 83)
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